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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.12, 852.99 and 356.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.12, 852.99 and 356.16 is: 491.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.12 : 852.99 = 356.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.12/852.99 = 356.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.12x = 852.99 × 356.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.12x = 303,800.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,800.92/618.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.49

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